Patent · US Expired

Truck catwalk system

US6598704B2 · kind B2 · utility

16Cited by
10References
12Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 12, 2002
Grant dateJul 29, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R3/005
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A truck catwalk system for allowing an individual to easily access the interior of a truck box. The inventive device includes a pair of support brackets, at least one pivot bracket, a pair of chains attached to the support brackets, a catch mechanism pivotally attached to one of the support brackets, a platform pivotally attached to the support brackets and catchably engaged by the catch mechanism, a foldable rail structure attached to the platform, a handle attached to the platform, and a ladder attached to the platform and the truck box.

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